I was sifting through my heart and shaking out my thoughts for something to write about—and decided to write about why I like to watch television.

Now this is something many of us do. But many of us know in so many ways why the proverbial “they” say it’s a waste of time: it’s passive, we don’t have to think much, it does not exercise body or mind much and well, it demands next to nothing.

We turn it on and stare.

But actually, I turn it on with my computer going at the same time. And I have some show or another on while I write anything from blogs to poems to posts on Facebook.

[Yes, since joining elephant journal I use Facebook a lot. I chat. I connect. I market. And I have friends who I know but don’t see except we connect there. And it’s okay. And on a blue moon a close friend might read my rant and call. Yes. It happens.]

So why does a poet and yogi live beside her television?

I like white noise. Not when I am meditating nor doing yoga but when I am planted on my couch with my cats and coffee or tea I enjoy the distraction.

About Edie Lazenby

I am someone who loves to share and thrives on being with others. My craft whittles moments into meaning and eases my heart. I learn best by listening. I teach yoga and I write. Life is challenging but simple. My kitties make me happy. Check my blog here.